I’ve been on a Chinese food kick lately, mostly working off recipes on the Woks of Life website, which was recommended to me by Theresa Mah. Their pad thai proclaimed to have “authentic” flavor, so I made it as directed, including the dried shrimp. As soon as I dumped the stuff in the pan though, … Read more
What MAKES this salad is the dressing! While mixed greens are usually the best, any type of green base will do – I even made it with Trader Joe’s cruciferous mix and it was tasty. Some recipes say you can swap feta for the goat cheese, but then it’s a completely different salad! A number … Read more
This is a really simple but super yummy side dish. It’s also healthy and filling! 1 clove garlic, minced 1t Italian seasoning mix1/2c farro1c water (use half chicken broth)1 bunch kale, trimmed and sliced into ribbons Saute the garlic and seasoning mix for 30 seconds in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the farro and … Read more
Makes 4 servings170 calories, 5g protein per 1/4c of topping blend 50 calories per T of dressing 100 calories for veggies 5c kale 2c broccoli (1 crown) 1/2c shredded carrots (1 carrot) 1/2c sliced almonds 1/4c sunflower seeds 1/4c cranberries Feta, to taste Dressing: 1/4c olive oil 2T lemon juice 2T red wine vinegar 1T … Read more
Makes 4 small salads 222 calories, 10g protein Dressing makes 9T; each tablespoon is about 35 calories 4c greens (arugula, spinach, kale, leaf lettuce …) 1 large carrot1/3c pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) 1c edamame1 avocado1 beet, sliced into sticks 3T apple cider vinegar2T lime juice 2T olive oil2T honey 1t dijon mustard 1T chopped mint … Read more
This is an absolutely magical salad. The flavors combine for pure perfection. 1 small head cauliflower1 can chickpeas (2c, if you’re cooking your own)1 medium red apple1 shallot lots of parsley and mint 2T grainy mustard 2T honey1/4c olive oil2T waterjuice & zest of 1 lime (about 2T juice) 2 firm avocados Makes 4 servings. … Read more
This is so unbelievably crazy good. It was only so-so until I added the parmesan, and then something just happened. Suddenly all the flavors were perfectly balanced (whereas before the rosemary had been a bit overpowering). 1-1/2 c sliced mushrooms (I like baby bellas) 1/2T butter 2T chopped green onions (I used shallot and only … Read more
Asparagus is super-yummy just tossed in a little oil and salt and roasted at high heat in the oven. But if you’re looking for a little variety, here are a few ways to dress it up: With Brown Butter and Lemon This one isn’t too terribly interesting. It’s basically just adding some lemon juice and … Read more
I came across this recipe as a suggested topping for roast radishes and it’s super yummy! It also comes together pretty easily in the cuisinart. Makes 1/2 cup, 75 calories per tablespoon. 1/2c fresh parsley leaves 1/4c fresh mint leaves 2T fresh oregano leaves1T capers 1 small garlic clove (slice it before you pop it … Read more
I wasn’t sure I loved this recipe; but the leftovers were super delicious the next day. So it warrants being added to the blog! 2T apple cider vinegar 1/2T smoked paprika 3/4t sea salt 1/2t cumin pinch of cayenne 1-1/2T olive oil 1T honey 1lb carrots, scrubbed & trimmed 1/2c plain Greek yogurt Whisk together … Read more